John O’Loughlin Kennedy is a retired economist. With his wife, Kay, he founded Concern in 1968. He discusses the flaws in the Vatican’s logic behind denying blessings to same-sex couples. His book, The Curia is the Pope is published by Mount Salus Press.
The Rev Rod Bower is the Anglican Rector at the Anglican Parish Gosford which belongs to the Newcastle Diocese. He was also a very good friend of Bishop Bede Heather. This is the eulogy he gave at the Vigil Mass for Bishop Bede Heather at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Baulkham Hills on the evening of […]
Monsignor John Boyle, a priest of the Diocese of Parramatta preached this homily at Bishop Heather’s funeral at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta on March 4 2021. Reprinted text and photo with permission.
Dr Paul Collins, historian, broadcaster and writer reflects on the life and theology of Hans Küng (pictured). Küng died on 6 April, 2021.
Frank Brennan SJ, Rector of Newman College at The University of Melbourne, offers an analysis of the Response of the CDF to the question of whether a blessing can be made for same-gender couples. It was delivered as a homily for the Fifth Week of Lent (Jeremiah 31:31-34).
